Events Calendar

A program designed to enhance reading skills for children of all ages!

Join us every Wednesday for Stand Up Comedy Open Mic! Bring your best material to try out, or just come to enjoy the show.

Meet us at Central Library's 630 West 5th Street Entrance and we'll head out on another brisk walk to and from Gloria Molina Grand Park.

All children are invited to read stories with our volunteers. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Thursday!

Aphasia is a brain disorder. It usually results from stroke or head injury. It affects a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. This book club is designed especially for adults with aphasia. Because everyone deserves to enjoy…

Join us for an engaging discussion about whodunnits, thrillers, and crime fiction. We meet on the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. Copies are available at the reference desk and as e-books.

Children are welcome to join our volunteer, Miss Sandy, for story readings every Monday. After attending three STAR events at our branch, participants can take home a free book.

Homework help for students in grades K-12.

Our friendly teen tutors can help with homework, literacy, and learning new concepts!

Musical Beginnings for Young Composers is taught by Grammy winning instructor Carl Protho and is aimed at children ages 6 to 18. It offers a comprehensive yet fundamental overview of the components of music composition.

Boost your confidence in English with our friendly conversation class for all levels. Learn practical words, improve pronunciation, and have fun speaking. Everyone’s welcome—no registration required!

Join us for weekly discussions and processing of various topics, guided by a mental health clinician. Each session will focus on different issues based on the participants' needs. Feel free to drop in whenever you need support. The meetings will take…

We're pleased to introduce a new French Conversation Group for native and near-native French speakers. This group offers an opportunity to engage with recent articles from the French press while participating in thoughtful, lively discussions on…

Join us every Friday afternoon for a free-play session with LEGO-style bricks.

Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary Historians of Southern California. All proceeds…

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer. Come three times and take home a free book.

Session Focus: Grief Plans for Families and Chosen Family This session focuses on preparing loved ones for life after your death by addressing emotional, relational, and practical needs. Participants will explore ways to provide comfort and guidance…

Practice and improve your Japanese language skills at our new monthly Japanese Conversation Circle!

Join the Yarniacs of Mar Vista, where we put our needles, hooks, hands, and creativity to work.

Join us to boost your English skills by exploring current news, U.S. history, and everyday idioms—so you can speak confidently and stay informed.

This session explores what happens to your digital accounts and assets after death, including social media, email, photos, online subscriptions, and other digital records. Participants will learn practical strategies for organizing and protecting…

Are you writing a book, poem, or screenplay? Please bring 5 to 10 double-spaced typed pages to share. Everyone will have the opportunity to share their work!

Join us during our drop-in hours to use our button makers and zine supplies. Don’t forget to book an appointment to access our sewing and embroidery machines.

Join us at the West LA Regional Branch Library on the fourth Monday of each month, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, for free services from the UCLA Health Homeless Healthcare Collaborative. No insurance needed.